Soldiers' Assault: Veteran Special Agents and New Recruits

Chapter 73: Jackie Chan Gets an Early Promotion? (Third Update)

Yuan Lang shot and killed the goofy Bai Tiejun, which startled the soldiers on the Steel Seventh Company's position. Without thinking twice, they started firing a barrage of bullets.

"Da da da da da..."

The sentries who reacted first locked onto the woods ahead and opened fire.

Regardless of whether we can hit the target, we should suppress the enemy first.

Other soldiers who had left their trenches to rest under the trees ran back to their positions and joined the firing.

The sight of more than twenty guns firing at once was quite frightening.

"Alright, alright, cease fire, stop fighting."

After firing for a long time, they had only gotten nowhere; they hadn't even seen a shadow of the enemy. It was a complete waste of bullets, so the instructor quickly ordered a halt.

As the gunfire gradually subsided, the position returned to its previous calm.

Only Bai Tiejun, with smoke billowing from his rear, squatted on the ground looking miserable, on the verge of tears as the "corpses" mocked him.

The previously carefree soldiers of the Steel Seventh Company, upon seeing Bai Tiejun's miserable state, all became fearful and put on a brave face.

No one dared to leave the trenches and go outside to cool off in the shade just to avoid being in the sun a little longer.

……

The regiment's temporary command post.

Compared to when the exercise just started, there were more than a dozen officers attending the meeting in the command post, enough to fill a tent to the brim.

It was a lively and enthusiastic scene, with high morale.

But now?

The scene inside the regimental command post could only be described as horrific.

Including Gao Cheng and Cheng Long, who were specially called over, there are only six people left. The communication equipment and communications soldiers that used to beep incessantly have been severely reduced.

The regimental headquarters and the various companies under its command could only communicate through a single radio station.

Fortunately, Commander Wang and the Chief of Staff were still there.

A stroke of luck amidst misfortune!

Jackie Chan, standing among a group of officers, had his private rank insignia on his shoulder particularly noticeable.

However, Jackie Chan showed no nervousness or unease in the face of so many leaders, remaining calm and composed.

Even though we were just receiving praise and commendation from Commander Wang and the Chief of Staff, everyone was doing their best.

Jackie Chan remained composed and calmly accepted the praise from the leaders. This extraordinary composure earned him even higher regard.

If it weren't for the fact that there were genuine violations of rules and regulations, and that the current actions were already beyond redemption.

Commander Wang wanted to keep Jackie Chan around, allowing him, as a private, to participate in regimental-level operational meetings and contribute ideas for combat deployment.

Gunfire erupted from Hill 034, further escalating the tense atmosphere in the command post tent.

"Sigh~~"

Commander Wang took a deep breath and said with a cold and helpless expression, "We can't attack, we can't defend. As the attackers, we haven't even launched a single decent offensive."

On the contrary, the Blue team, as the defender, had less than one-tenth of our forces, yet they launched attacks from all sides with inferior numbers, resulting in huge losses for us.

My numerical and firepower advantages as a heavy infantry force were completely negligible.

So far, the location of the Blue Team's command post has not been found at all, yet the casualty rate has reached an unimaginable 11 to 1.

If it weren't for the successful counter-ambush by the 7th Steel Company last night, which resulted in the capture of more than 30 members of the Blue Force's ambush unit, the casualty ratio would definitely have exceeded 15 to 1.

Since the founding of our 702nd Regiment, we have never experienced such a high casualty rate; it's utterly shameful.

It's clear that Commander Wang is genuinely angry and deeply resentful.

The 702nd Regiment, with over 1000 soldiers and dozens of armored tanks, was actually overwhelmed and beaten into such a sorry state by the Blue Army, which had fewer than 200 men.

Even the most important regimental command post was almost completely wiped out.

How could the group leader not feel bad about this!

Gao Cheng could tell that the regimental commander had lost his spirit and was no longer motivated to fight. But he was not one to give up easily, and he still wanted to keep fighting.

He stepped forward and argued, "Commander, the battle is not over yet; we can still organize a counterattack."

Our Steel Seventh Company still has enough combat power. If we are given a little more time, and the other companies can hold off the main force of the Blue Army, we will definitely be able to find the Blue Army's command post.

"If we wipe out their command center, the situation will be completely reversed."

The Steel Seventh Company should have been defeated last night, but Jackie Chan's two counter-attacks reversed the situation, and they still have enough fighting power.

Jackie Chan also demonstrated excellent strategic abilities in yesterday's battle.

He is definitely an outstanding chief of staff!

As long as the regimental headquarters can provide some assistance, and Jackie Chan can make good use of his quick thinking, the Steel Seventh Company will definitely be able to conquer yesterday's position and rush over to find the Blue Army's command post.

The Blue Team has a smaller number of troops and relies on rapid response under highly informationized conditions.

Without a command center as the hub, rapid response and precision strikes would be impossible, and the 702nd Regiment could indeed turn the tide and win.

pity.

The 702nd Regiment is now at its wit's end and has no ability to help the Steel Seventh Company anymore.

Regiment Commander Wang smoked without speaking, and the chief of staff answered on his behalf: "The First and Third Battalions suffered heavy losses in yesterday's battle."

The Blue Army not only attacked your Steel Seventh Company, but they were also attacked.

Unfortunately, Jackie Chan wasn't there, and no one saw through the Blue Army's plan. Both battalions suffered heavy losses in the Blue Army's night raid.

As for the Second Battalion, it had long since ceased to be combat-effective after being attacked by armed helicopters.

After the chief of staff finished speaking, he looked at Jackie Chan, his eyes filled with even more admiration and appreciation.

The Steel Seventh Company was able to become the only survivor in the entire regiment, and while surviving, it dealt a heavy blow to the Blue Army, leaving the 702nd Regiment with its last fig leaf.

The shit that was kicked by the Blues didn't spill out.

The reason why the Steel Seventh Company was able to do all this was not because it was an armored infantry unit, nor because it was the best company in the entire regiment.

It's not because Takashi has any connections or backing.

Ultimately, the root of all this was Jackie Chan, a mere private.

For a mere private to possess such strategic vision is enough to prove that Jackie Chan is a born strategist and tactician. If he were sent to a military academy for further training...

The chief of staff simply couldn't imagine how terrifying Jackie Chan could grow to be.

He's already considering whether he should go back and discuss it with the troupe leader to see if he can find a way to get Jackie Chan promoted ahead of schedule.

We hope that Jackie Chan can mature sooner and become a role model for the new generation of commanders and fighters in the 702nd Regiment.

Gao Cheng only realized how badly the 702nd Regiment had been defeated in yesterday's battle after hearing it from the chief of staff, and how lucky his Steel Seventh Company was.

If the regimental headquarters cannot provide sufficient support, the Seventh Steel Company is expected to withstand the entire Blue Army on its own...

Gao Cheng isn't that arrogant!

The regimental headquarters was powerless to help, and he was powerless to reverse the situation, so he could only shut his mouth in distress.

Commander Wang took a long drag on his cigarette, then threw the butt on the ground and stomped it out.

He said with great disappointment, "We lost. We lost completely. The attacking side couldn't organize any offensive. It's pointless for the remaining people to hold on. There's no need to waste any more time."

I'll report to the army group shortly that this combat exercise can be ended early.

Commander Wang's words were painful to hear, but they were the undeniable truth.

No one present could refute this.

Even if Jackie Chan has extraordinary abilities and incredible precognitive powers, he can no longer reverse the situation at this point.

Unless Jackie Chan is involved in developing the action plan from the very first moment of the exercise.

But that's unrealistic.

If it weren't for the fact that the Seventh Steel Company was so brave last night, and their outstanding performance made the other companies look so bad in comparison, then it would have been a different story.

It's impossible for Jackie Chan to be standing at the regimental headquarters right now, discussing the battle situation with a group of regimental commanders.

Just as the atmosphere in the command post reached a freezing point, a communications officer ran over from next door, saluted the regimental commander, and reported.

"Comrade Regiment Commander, the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Blue Army called and said he would like to meet with you to talk."

We're on the verge of defeat, and now the enemy commander wants to come and meet us? Isn't this like stabbing us in the heart?

Without a second thought, Commander Wang coldly refused, saying, "The confrontation isn't over yet. If I don't see him, is he trying to pull some other trick because he can't find my new command post?"

He said that by the time he arrived, the exercise would definitely be over.

The messenger's reply was a fatal blow, shattering Commander Wang's last remaining persistence and hope. He could only helplessly say, "I understand. If he wants to know where I am, let him come."

"yes!"

The messenger saluted and turned to leave.

"Alright, things have come to this point, there's nothing more to say."

Commander Wang was completely exhausted. He took out another cigarette, lit it, and said to Gao Cheng, "Go down. You must defend Hill 034. That is the last remaining dignity of our 702nd Regiment."

(End of this chapter)